However, the team failed to keep its momentum for the whole
season. Cristobal Huet's injury on February 15, 2007, forced the
Canadiens to use backup goaltenders Jaroslav Halak and
David
Aebischer. Despite Halak's decent performance, the Canadiens
could not clinch a playoff spot. They were eliminated on April 8,
after a 6–5 loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the
season's last game.